Andreeva: "I can't imagine winning eight Grand Slams at 17 years old, it's impossible"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 15 Mar 2025 | 04.00

Andreeva: "I can't imagine winning eight Grand Slams at 17 years old, it's impossible." Photo: Getty

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"It has been a very complicated match with very difficult conditions," confessed a Mirra Andreeva who demonstrated with her victory over Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of Indian Wells 2025 that she is more present than ever. The 17-year-old Russian explained in a press conference that she couldn't wait to play in the final for the title, in addition to not being able to choose between the victory over the Polish player in Dubai or the current one. Spontaneous as always, Mirra assessed her great feat at the American event.

A great victory against Iga Swiatek

"I was not able to serve for the set in the first set, she was leading 6-5, so I tied at 6-6, and I felt more confident, playing the tiebreak as if it were the last of my life. I went for all my shots. My serve was great and I felt very comfortable and confident. The second set was a bit weird, she surpassed me, playing very deep with good height over the net.

During the break, I went to the bathroom and started thinking about what I could change. I decided to keep playing the same way, but be more aggressive with my shots, trying to play a bit more aggressively, and I got the victory, so I feel great. I also managed to control my nerves and the pressure quite well, so I am proud of myself."

From heat to cold

"It was a bit tricky because the first set was sunny, albeit windy. In the second set, I started to feel a bit cold. I decided to put on a long-sleeved shirt because it felt more comfortable to play that way, it's always better to be warm."

About the era of Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Capriati

"Of course, I know that Monica Seles and Martina Hingis won many tournaments and titles when they were still teenagers. I try to be at the same level, but tennis has changed a lot, and now I cannot imagine winning eight Grand Slams at 17. It's impossible. I try not to think about it really because then I might overthink, start comparing myself, and I don't think that will lead to anything good. I know what they have done, good for them, but I try not to think about them and focus on what to do with my career."

Her game plan

"I can't say that I think a lot. I decide what to do with the ball as it comes to me. I don’t have a plan. If I feel comfortable hitting a drop shot, I hit a drop shot. If I feel comfortable going for the line, I go for the line. I really don't think about what I'm going to do after hitting the shot, but I try to decide quickly."

Final against Sabalenka

"The matches we played this year did not go my way. I can say she nearly killed me, especially in Melbourne. I will try to take revenge because I have nothing to lose, and the match is going to be entertaining. There will be many, many winners, many great points. Now it's Conchita's job to prepare me well for this match, so I hope she does. I will try to do my best and fight for every point."

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